2012 House Bill 5596 / Public Act 254

Update uniform weights and measures law

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Daley (R-82)

To update and revise many details in the state’s law on uniform weights and measures, including details related to gas station pump price details, displays and disclosures. Among other things the bill would increase fines for devices allowing the sale of less than the quantity represented.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 16, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 22, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Daley (R-82)

To specify the that the definition of "ton " is 2,000 pound avoirdupois, and "gross ton" is 2,240 pounds.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 23, 2012

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2012

Amendment offered by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To allow the Department of Agriculture to initiate criminal prosecution of certain violations of this law rather than having to refer it to the Attorney General.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To update and revise many details in the state’s law on uniform weights and measures, including details related to gas station pump price details, displays and disclosures. Among other things the bill would increase fines for devices allowing the sale of less than the quantity represented.

Received in the House

June 13, 2012

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2012